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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Students plan for spring break amid lessened COVID policies

Students plan for spring break amid lessened COVID policies

By Bailey Allen / March 9, 2023

As spring break approaches, Emerson students have adjusted to the rollback of COVID-19 restrictions for the first time in three years—with some planning...

Emerson's COVID-19 testing center at the corner of Kneeland Street and Harrison Ave.

Emerson reports eight new positive coronavirus tests, issues warning on variant

By Frankie Rowley / January 25, 2021

Emerson reported eight new positive COVID-19 tests Monday, bringing the spring semester testing cycle’s cumulative total to 19, and the total across...

A mural honoring John Lewis was painted on the wall in the Quiet Study room in Piano Row.

Civil Rights leader John Lewis to be honored by new 20-foot-long mural in Piano Row

By Campbell Parish / November 4, 2020

If you take a peek inside Emerson’s Quiet Room on the second floor of Piano Row, a new 20-foot mural in honor of the late Congressman and Civil Rights...